Age spots, liver spots, senile lentigines or solar lentigines are a common problem with ageing. It appears that people may be genetically predisposed to getting age spots. The most obvious causes are skin damage from exposure to the sun and age spots most prevalent on the, face, décolleté, hands, arms and back.

Cutaneous ageing signs such as age spots become visible from as early as the twenties, especially with excessive sun or environmental exposure. However between the ages of 35 to 49 years there is a sharp increase in prevalence of skin changes clearly ascribable to photo-aging such as pigmented spots and discolouration of skin. Awareness of the damaging effect of UV radiation on the facial appearance and sun avoidance and protection before the age of twenty will help reduce the risks for developing age spots later in life.

With the introduction photo rejuvenation treatments and exfoliation treatments such as Laser, Mela M peels by Lamelle, TCA and Chemibrasion virtually any patient can be a candidate for a brightening of their skin and lightening of age spots depending on the area. As each patient’s case is different; we will tailor a treatment program specifically for you and your circumstances.

A medical doctor assesses every patient and an appropriate combination treatment together with long term maintenance program is recommended. The new concept today is to start with photo rejuvenation devices early so as to prevent the deterioration of skin colour and texture as one gets older.